chickenNutter Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Due to chaperoning my ghastly performing children, can add Peter Kay Richard 'I don't believe it ' Wilson James 'Likely Lads' Bolam Michelle Collins Author Jacqueline 'Tracy Beaker' Wilson Steven 'Wild at Heart' Tompkinson Michael 'Casualty' French Maxine Peake George Costigan Con O'Neil Maggie Steed Frances Barber cast of 'Heartbeat' and a few others - not exactly 'A' listers, but good solid British character actors, jolly interesting to chat to! And also Syd Little and Bobby Ball - No really, they are still alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 And when we went to legoland at half term we went on the Spinning Spider ride with Rio Ferdinand and his family, the day before he flew out to South Africa I have also met a few 'celebs' at Legoland. I've seen Cheryl Fergison (plays Heather in EastEnders) and one of the Queen's relatives (her granddaughter, I think) there. I also saw Same Difference ( I don't think thay count as celebrities, they were on The X Factor a couple of years a go) at Chessington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 In the 80s OH and I stood behind Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz) as she was getting her shopping in Safeways in Blackfen, her family lived locally. OH had a huge grin on his face. About 4 years ago we holidayed on a golf resort in Portugal and were trying to book up a horse riding session in reception and Ian Rush and Lee Dixon (just had to ask OH as I have no idea who the last one is) were standing there booking something up. Then David Seaman came in - he was hosting a 'celeb' golf tournament there at the time. I've also seen that funny actor (David Haig - just googled) that was in Four Weddings and a Funeral, he was at a wedding and started smooching one of the bridesmaids, then they became one of the weddings and had Rowan Atkinson as their vicar and he made all the mistakes. I think he was also in The Thin Blue Line. Anyway he was walking with his kids near The London Aquarium whilst I was queuing for about 2 hours to get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 In the 80s OH and I stood behind Cheryl Baker (Bucks Fizz) as she was getting her shopping in Safeways in Blackfen, her family lived locally. OH had a huge grin on his face. We saw her at Centerparcs once,holidaying with her husband & twin daughters. My eldest was star struck,as she watched a show at the time that she hosted - a kiddie thing - can't remember the name if it Cheryl was just lovely to her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I've also seen that funny actor (David Haig - just googled) that was in Four Weddings and a Funeral, he was at a wedding and started smooching one of the bridesmaids, then they became one of the weddings and had Rowan Atkinson as their vicar and he made all the mistakes. Speaking of Rowan Atkinson, my Grandpa used to be a taxi driver and he once had Rowan Atkinson in his taxi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 He has just bought a house a village up from me - it was in the papers at the weekend that he wants to knock it down & rebuild with a modern & green glass structure. I think it looks amazing,but some of the more staid locals are up in arms Will let you know if he comes into Waitrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 In no particular order................. Donovan Freddie Starr Ringo ....another Starr Michael Aspel from Antiques Roadshow Annabel Goldsmith ( mother of Zac who I remember as a five year old in shorts) Bonnie Langford Marion Montgomery the jazz singer Jack Wild the Dodger from the 1968 film Oliver Mark Curry, Tim Vincent and the sacked Richard "sniff" Bacon from Blue Peter Jane and Freddy from Rainbow Denis Kirkland, Benny Hill's producer Larry Dann of "carry on" movies fame (Larry's wife was in charge of Wardrobe and Costumes on all the Pirates of the Caribbean films and used to regale the staff with wonderful stories about Johnny Depp) Pete Townshend ..................... Were all clients and one day when "The Usual Man" was away I had to see to one of the corgis at Windsor Castle, though I didn't see the queen The only famous person I have seen since moving up here is Ronan Keating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 An Vrombaut (she's the one who wrote / illustrated the 64 Zoo Lane books), but I don't think that counts as it was arranged for her to come to our school. If I'd seen her in the street I wouldn't know who she was. (I don't think she counts as a star anyway, no one acctualy knows who she is. ) I've met a couple of other authors, but I can't remember who they were. One of them was the one who wrote The Demon Headmaster. Gillian Cross I think her name is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 You're a lucky lot! I saw Christopher Biggins at a spa that my best friend and went to for our 30th (a pressie bought by all our lovely friends). I don't think I have seen anyone else. My friend once saw Ewan Macgreggor (sp?) in the city centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Forgot to say that I have danced with Biggins Lovely chap and very light on his feet for a 'well filled' man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Oohh I served Ross Brawn at work yesterday!! Although I didn't actually know who he was when I served him! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 i horned Bob Geldof a couple of days ago cause he was parked across the end of my road blocking it and ignoring me wanting to pull in. He looked really quite shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We were leaving the London Marathon this year, and as we drove around the corner at The Ritz, I almost made my husband cause an accident when I nearly screamed 'Look, look, it's them, it's them!' It was the two guys from Little Brittain, Matt Lucas and David Walliams. I was made up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Cup a Soup??????????????? Anybody???????????? Oh alright then - Dave Hill from Slade!!! He's about quite a lot - and still looks the same, complete with comb over/forward/fringe, but no more platform boots so he is really dinky - Bless xx Our good friend Tim Tolkien (grandnephew of J.R Tolkien) is a sculptor, working lots around the Birmingham area. One of his works is a famous sculpture in the middle of a roundabout somewhere that way of Spitfire airoplanes. Anyway, back to topic. He made this for my husband for his birthday. Its a bit of an in joke, as we live in a 70's house, I have a sparkly loo seat and hubby loves Slade. Inside is a photo Of Dave Hill with the full fringe thing and It has a message writtian by Dave Hill 'dont just sit there, Jump' and is signed. Apparently he knows his neighbour or something and he asked him to do it but omitted to tell him it was going to be mounted in a loo seat Made my husbands day. Now mounted on the wall in our downsatirs loo Oh and Phil Taylor the Darts Player, owns the house nextdoor but one to me and rents it to his friends and is a regular visitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Well, I've just come back from Nottingham to attend DD's Graduation. We stayed at The Park Plaza in the city and who should get in our lift down to breakfast this morning but Timothy West. He then sat a few tables over from us My DD was making sure I didn't say anything to him as if I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 If any of you ever visit Henley,pop into Waitrose....Ben Fogle was in today,looking really tall & rather yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Our good friend Tim Tolkien (grandnephew of J.R Tolkien) is a sculptor, working lots around the Birmingham area. One of his works is a famous sculpture in the middle of a roundabout somewhere that way of Spitfire airoplanes. That's about 10 minutes from where we live and I think it's one of the most fantastic pieces. What else has he done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Our good friend Tim Tolkien (grandnephew of J.R Tolkien) is a sculptor, working lots around the Birmingham area. One of his works is a famous sculpture in the middle of a roundabout somewhere that way of Spitfire airoplanes. That's about 10 minutes from where we live and I think it's one of the most fantastic pieces. What else has he done? There has been an England flag hanging off the middle plane for a few weeks! Did you ask for an autograph Sarah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If any of you ever visit Henley,pop into Waitrose....Ben Fogle was in today,looking really tall & rather yummy . We saw him last year at Goodwood, he sat at the table opposite to us, absolutely scrummy. He was with his wife and another couple. We also got Lewis Hamilton's autograph then too. He is just too beautiful and pretty tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If any of you ever visit Henley,pop into Waitrose....Ben Fogle was in today,looking really tall & rather yummy Or as OH's Sister calls him "Future husband Ben Fogle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If any of you ever visit Henley,pop into Waitrose....Ben Fogle was in today,looking really tall & rather yummy Or as OH's Sister calls him "Future husband Ben Fogle" I wouldn't want to marry him, as love my hubby..... But I wouldn't say no to a good few hours with him He is rather scrummy and seems a really interesting and genuine guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I will tell you what caught me eye about him,as I was really busy when he was in the store. He was really,really sweet with his little blonde son,who was in the front of the shopping trolley. You don't get too many men who you see openly adoring of their babies - it was just lovely (ps, his wife is gorgeous) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Our good friend Tim Tolkien (grandnephew of J.R Tolkien) is a sculptor, working lots around the Birmingham area. One of his works is a famous sculpture in the middle of a roundabout somewhere that way of Spitfire airoplanes. That's about 10 minutes from where we live and I think it's one of the most fantastic pieces. What else has he done? Sorry, just catching up after hols. Just googled Tim to see what came up and he has a Wikipedia entry! I wonder if he knows, I must tell him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Tolkien Ther is some photos of some of his other work on there. I know one of his other big commisions was for the club Eqinox in London. Thats going back a bit though and Im not sure its still open. He does quite a bit of school and community projects in and around the Birmingham area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ben Fogle is gorgeous! Would love to see him in real life *swoon* My Mum had the woman from Dragon's Den behind her in the queue in the butchers in Honiton on Saturday. Her name escapes me Deborah something??....but Mum said she recognised her voice before she turned around and realised who it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 DD has dated someone famous in the past. He was very charming at the time but it was very much "out of sight out of mind" once he went back to the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
